IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Coalition government confirms pledge to prioritise free trade deal with India
24 Nov 2023The incoming government also appears to align on issues of crime and immigration under the coalition deal signed by the leaders of National, ACT and New Zealand…
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NZ short film eyes recognition on international film festival circuit
24 Nov 2023William McKegg's short film Medicine was filmed entirely in India.
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Getty Images’ research highlights Asian stereotypes in advertising across NZ and Australia
21 Nov 2023The research unveils a persistent reliance on stereotypical and inauthentic imagery in popular visuals for the Asia-Pacific region.
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Immigration New Zealand vigilant of potential asylum claim abuse
10 Nov 2023With asylum applications from Indian nationals on the rise, Immigration New Zealand is keeping a close eye on fraudulent claims.
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Asians largest contributor to New Zealand’s population growth
2 Nov 2023Migrants from India, the Philippines and China are adding extra heft to the country's annual population growth, latest figures from Stats NZ show.
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Mea Motu's opponent urges Indian expats to get behind historic world title challenge
30 Oct 2023Chandni Mehra is aiming to make history as the first Indian woman to win a professional boxing title.
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NZ joins Five Eyes partners in criticising India over threat to revoke diplomatic privileges
27 Oct 2023New Delhi rejects claims it has violated international diplomatic norms.
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Auckland to host global kabaddi tournament in November
26 Oct 2023Teams from New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Canada, Australia and the United States will battle for world supremacy in mid-November.
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Daljeet Singh: ‘Paaji of Paris’ lends a helping hand to Indians in France’s capital
27 Oct 2023As the Indian community in Aotearoa gears up for Navratri and Diwali festivities, RNZ finds an Indian migrant in Paris who has taken responsibility for serving the community to new levels.
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Man dies in custody before facing charges over dairy stabbing
25 Oct 2023A man charged over the stabbing of two people at a West Auckland dairy earlier this month has died in police custody.
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Exploited pizza shop worker wants former employer put in jail
24 Oct 2023The owner of several pizza stores in South Auckland underpaid the worker by almost $100,000 over the course of eight years. Audio
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Immigration advisor first to be arrested in migrant exploitation investigations
20 Oct 2023A licensed immigration advisor is the first to be arrested as part of investigations into the exploitation of more than 140 Indian and Bangladeshi migrants on work visas.
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Black Caps and India set for epic clash
20 Oct 2023Two unbeaten sides are set to do battle at the Cricket World Cup.
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Luxon eyes Indian representation in Parliament from National ‘in due course’
19 Oct 2023National's leader responds to questions about his party's failure to secure Indian representation in Parliament.
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Exploited migrant workers begin to abandon NZ dream
19 Oct 2023Despite government assistance, some are struggling to secure work due to language barriers and a lack of domestic certification.
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Community bulletin: Celebrating Diwali with a bang
18 Oct 2023The Indian community begins to mark the Festival of Lights as it also marks Sikh Children's Day, Fiji Day and Hindi Day.
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Review: Diljit Dosanjh’s Spark Arena show reveals why Punjabi beats are sweeping the world
18 Oct 2023In the modern landscape of pop music, few desi artists radiate as brilliantly as Diljit Dosanjh.
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South Asian artists redefine identity and expression with Auckland exhibition
17 Oct 2023"Kiss Taraf" is the first of three exhibitions by five artists with South Asian heritage.
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Mixed results for Indian candidates in 2023 election
15 Oct 2023At least three Indian candidates from National, ACT and Labour look set to represent the community in Parliament.
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Analysis: Christopher Luxon gets the job as PM - and deal-making headache
15 Oct 2023Analysis - The margin is so thin that National will surely be pushed to seek a deal with New Zealand First.
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On a wing and a prayer: Christopher Luxon lands politics' top job
15 Oct 2023Husband and father, Crusaders fan, high-achieving businessman and relative political novice - RNZ profiles the man set to become New Zealand's 42nd prime minister.
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Election 2023: Everything you need to know today
15 Oct 2023New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National Party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in Parliament.
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In pictures: Joy and sadness on election night
15 Oct 2023RNZ journalists were out and about throughout the country on election day. Here are some of the scenes from the night as results came in.
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What you need to know: The dos and don'ts of election day voting
14 Oct 2023Explainer: What you can wear, the use of social media and encouraging other people to vote - RNZ takes a look at the rules that apply on election day. Video
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Power Play: Voters off to the polls after rollercoaster campaign
13 Oct 2023Power Play - While National and Labour have been in a pitched battle, this campaign has also seen the rise of the smaller parties in a way not seen in recent elections, Political Editor Jane Patterson…
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National's Nancy Lu wants to help crime victims overcome trauma
13 Oct 2023The RNZ Asia team joins a list-only candidate who is looking to be National's first Chinese-origin MP after three years.
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Lawrence Xu-Nan seeks to become the Greens’ first-ever Chinese-origin MP
13 Oct 2023The RNZ Asia team joins the Green Party's only Chinese-origin candidate on the campaign trail in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs.
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Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan rejects ‘soft on crime’ criticism
13 Oct 2023The RNZ Asia team joins one of the first Indian-origin candidates to win an electorate seat as she tries to convince voters in Maungakiekie to return her to Parliament.